Polypropylene imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $186.1 million of polypropylene in 2024 (164.3 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186.1M | 164.3K t |
| 2023 | $160.6M | 146.2K t |
| 2022 | $177.3M | 131.8K t |
| 2021 | $207.5M | 143.3K t |
| 2020 | $144.3M | 144.4K t |
| 2019 | $150.9M | 124.5K t |
| 2018 | $84.2M | 66.5K t |
| 2017 | $40.4M | 37.4K t |
Where Kenya imports polypropylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (29%), China (24%), United Arab Emirates (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $54.6M | 29% |
| China | $45.3M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40.6M | 22% |
| South Africa | $10.9M | 5.9% |
| Oman | $10.5M | 5.7% |
| India | $9.4M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 1% |
| United States | $1.3M | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 71% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 26% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 2.9% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.7 million of polypropylene in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (41%), Rwanda (31%), Tanzania (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $702K | 41% |
| Rwanda | $537K | 32% |
| Tanzania | $372K | 22% |
| Madagascar | $46K | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $33K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 0.4% |
| India | $5K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polypropylene imports (HS 3902): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polypropylene worth $186.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Kenya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($54.6 million), followed by China (24%) and the United Arab Emirates (22%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.4 million in 2017 to $186.1 million in 2024, an increase of 360%. The peak was 2021 at $207.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $143.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export polypropylene?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $184.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (71% of the value) and 3902.30 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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